Melissa Hutchens LPC, CADC-I

(She/her)

Accepting Clients

I help highly sensitive adults & teens make peace with their sensitivity, harness their superpowers & level up their lives.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, OR

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About My Clients

I'm an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) specialist. Being HSP is kinda like The Force: very lightside/darkside. Lightside: your love & care for others is fierce af, vibes write you novels & you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about. Darkside: you're exhausted in your bones, you worry constantly if people are upset with you & you have the kind of intense emotional connections that they write songs about.

My Background and Approach

You are a universe & I relish curating a counseling experience tailored to your needs, culture, values & comfort. My approach is “roots & wings” - practical meets philosophical. The “roots” are biopsychology, coping skills and counseling techniques that are evidence-based (meaning they are statistically proven to be effective). The “wings” part is getting existential, questioning the meaning of existence, defining your truths & finding freedom. No topic is too dark or too weird for me, full stop.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I tenderly hold these darkest places & your deepest wounds while still (gently & with permission first ofc) calling you on your shit. Because sometimes a ship needs a harbor, sometimes the open ocean. I bring the curiosity of a mermaid, an abundance of patriarchy - toppling equity, an iota of impishness & a ton of experience navigating stormy seas (like a wise sea turtle). Evidently there will also be a lot of ocean metaphors?

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LPC, CADC-I, State of Oregon · #C6095
Education
MS, Portland State University, 2018
Additional credentials
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-I)
Years in practice
9 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • PacificSource
  • Lyra Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

811 Northwest 19th Avenue
Suite 301e
Portland, OR 97209
503-974-3330

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 45.528736°, -122.6909863°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $90 - 175/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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811 Northwest 19th Avenue
Suite 301e
Portland, OR 97209

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